Profile Summary: Gervino26
Meet Gervino26, a chess warrior whose rapid rating rollercoaster could give any theme park ride a run for its money. From a thrilling peek at 763 in September 2023 to a steadfast climb back up to nearly 491 in mid-2025, this player has shown resilience, grit, and perhaps a fondness for caffeine during those marathon battles.
With a penchant for the Rapid time control, Gervino26 enjoys mixing it up on the board, playing a whopping over a thousand rapid games filled with dramatic wins, heartbreaking losses, and the occasional stalemate that keeps the tension alive.
Playing Style & Strategy
Gervino26 has a tactical flair rivaling a magician’s sleight of hand—boasting a comeback rate above 67%, proving that giving up is not in the vocabulary. The average win clocks in around 40 moves, which means endurance and patience are right up there in the player’s toolkit.
When it comes to openings, this player is quite the strategist. They have a special love affair with the Grob Opening, maintaining an impressive win rate of over 71%, making opponents wonder, "Wait, is that even legal?" Close behind is the Scandinavian Defense and King's Pawn Opening, both battlegrounds for nearly hundreds of clashes where every pawn push and knight leap counts.
Notable Stats
- Peak Ratings:
- Rapid: 763
- Daily: 729
- Blitz: 264
- Win/Loss Record (Rapid): 443 wins, 447 losses, 27 draws
- Longest Winning Streak: 10 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 9 games (ouch, but it happens!)
Chess & Chill: Timing Is Everything
Chess is not just about moves but the moment, and 18:00 (6 PM) is the magic hour for Gervino26, achieving a perfect 100% win rate at that time. Beware the early mornings (and maybe past midnight) — the tilt factor is a modest 9, indicating that a loss or two might result in some colorful muttering... or maybe just a deep sigh.
Epic Battles & Rivals
Successfully navigating conflicts with a who's who of opponents, Gervino26 holds perfect records against some frequent foes like godhyunseo and otieks. But watch out for surgicalturtle and romehome, who seem to present more of a challenge.
Recent Highlights
Last Victory: A dazzling performance using the Grob Opening that ended with a swift checkmate.
Last Defeat: A tough game lost to a crafty checkmate employing the Tortoise Opening — an opening infamously tortoise-y in nature!
Summary
All in all, Gervino26 is that player who could easily be the protagonist in a chess-themed sitcom: delivering thrilling victories, weathering losing storms, and always coming back to the board with a smile—or at least a groan and a fresh cup of coffee. Whether facing the classic King's Pawn Opening or springing the Scandinavian Defense trap, this player’s journey is far from dull.
[[Chart|Rating|Rapid|2023-09-2025-06]]🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| surgicalturtle | 3W / 5L / 0D | |
| mochi-kuso | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| sonnyangel25 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| bspandian | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| krausevictoria | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bonglordmilf69 | 14W / 10L / 0D | |
| romehome | 1W / 12L / 0D | |
| mawy1987 | 4W / 8L / 0D | |
| thornbucket | 7W / 2L / 0D | |
| surgicalturtle | 3W / 5L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 451 | 647 | ||
| 2024 | 100 | 296 | 530 | |
| 2023 | 128 | 267 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126W / 114L / 5D | 117W / 115L / 9D | 53.3 |
| 2024 | 118W / 126L / 7D | 114W / 136L / 6D | 46.4 |
| 2023 | 5W / 11L / 1D | 3W / 11L / 2D | 42.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 89 | 44 | 43 | 2 | 49.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 62 | 27 | 35 | 0 | 43.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 38 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 44.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 38 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 47.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 36 | 14 | 19 | 3 | 38.9% |
| Grob Opening | 29 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 69.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 28 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 23 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 34.8% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 20 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Grob Opening | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Indian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game Accepted Kieseritzky Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 1 |